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Dairy, beef, and lamb exports rise in October

Exports of dairy products, beef, and lamb, particularly to China, increased in value in October 2019, says Stats NZ. However, the rises were partly offset by... Read More

Options for electoral legislation changes

Whakatane District Council representatives had the opportunity to meet with Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta last week to discuss the process surrounding... Read More

A day of Christmas festivities in Kawerau

This year's Kawerau Christmas in the Park will be fantastic say Kawerau District Council. Kawerau Christmas in the Park is the Eastern Bay of Plenty's showcase... Read More

Smokey haze continues to linger

As dozens of Australian fires continue to burn, some out of control, the air pressure set up over the Tasman Sea means New Zealand's skies continue to be polluted,... Read More

KiwiCamp arrives in Waihi Beach for summer

The KiwiCamp facility planned for Waihi Beach will be in action by Christmas, with installation about to start at the Bowentown Domain carpark on Seaforth Road.... Read More

BOP summer road maintenance season underway

State highways across the Bay of Plenty will be repaired and re-sealed this summer, with the New Zealand Transport Agency's summer roadworks programme kicking... Read More

Shoppers fear Greerton will be a no go zone

An elderly lady says she will have to stop shopping in Greerton village if the begging ban is revoked. Joy and her husband returned to shopping in the town centre... Read More

U15 Games back in Tauranga

The Blue Light U15 Games, a fun, fast, and friendly competition is back in the Bay for another year. The fun festival of sport is a seven's version of three... Read More

Offender yet to be found after ramming police car

The offender who rammed a police car yesterday evening is yet to be located by police. The driver was signalled to stop by police on State Highway 2 at around... Read More

Development Days to replace Roller Mills

Bay of Plenty Rugby Community Rugby Manager Pat Rae has announced the province will replace its U13 -U15 rep programmes with a number of U13, U14 and U15 development... Read More

Defence Force announces Rainbow Tick

The Defence Force has been awarded a rainbow tick for its inclusion of lesbian, gay and transgender troops. Chief of Defence Air Marshal Kevin Short announced... Read More

Government contractors could get employee rights

The government is proposing options that could see more contractors being given employee rights. In a discussion document released by the Ministry of Business,... Read More